Making Designs On a New Library

Three finalists offer up some rough concepts for a new central public library

"...last week, when three finalists charged with envisioning Austin's new central library made their cases before City Council. The..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Why Spend $90 Million on a New Library?

"...Austin proposing to spend $90 million to construct a new library at this time? I've always loved libraries, but..."

Oct. 25, 2006 Postmarks

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...If you want to know what Austin's new Central Library is about, start by setting aside the..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Once and Future Library

New library committed to creating community gathering space

"...home in." In an early October conversation, Austin Public Library Director Brenda Branch was summarizing the goal that planners..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Death of the Neighborhood Library?

Closure of the Southeast Branch Library is Ominous

"...illustration by Doug Potter Like any other library, Austin's Riverside Drive branch has dizzying stores of information,..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Library Fails to Carry

Commission Votes for Local Over Regional

"...turned out to speak their minds at last month's Library Commission hearing. One after another they lined up to..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Walter Cole

The LBJ Presidential Library at 50

For five decades, the LBJ Library & Museum has been not only keeping history but also making history

"...tragic and transformative. It's the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library...."

Aug. 27, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 8 Reasons to Vote for a New Main Library

"...6 provides "$90 million for constructing and equipping a new central library facility," as part of the city of..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Veteran Lays Siege to Library, West Lake ... and Laura Bush

West Austin man on crusade against naming area's new library branch after first lady

"...Naming West Austin's new $5.8 million library branch after someone with both a..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark Updegrove

The Library's director from 2009 to 2017 on LBJ's evolving legacy

"...Mark Updegrove came into the job of LBJ Presidential Library director with a vision, a vision involving nothing less..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin's New Central Library

"...The exterior of Austin's new 198,000-square-foot Central Library, as seen from the "butterfly bridge"..."

Oct. 26, 2017 Photo Gallery

Austin Library Services You Might Have Forgotten About

No shortage of fun at library in December

"...books and movies or working and studying at the library, there’s a ton of other services for librarygoers to..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Arts Post by Jencie Tomasek

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Betty Sue Flowers

The Library's director from 2002 to 2009 on her time at the helm

"...Betty Sue Flowers became director of the LBJ Presidential Library in 2002, she had a hard act to follow..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark A. Lawrence

The Library's current director takes a historian's view

"...Lawrence barely had a moment to enjoy being the new director of the LBJ Presidential Library before COVID came..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Leander Puts Controversial Library Policies On Hold

Many questions still unanswered in wake of June protests

"...Council voted 5-1 to take no action on controversial library policies proposed in the wake of its canceled Drag..."

July 19, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager

Ex Libris: New York Public Library

An intimate look inside the venerable institution

"...I am 3 years old and running into a library on a Midwestern winter’s day, tracking slushy snow onto..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Library: More Working Room

For a change, the libraries get a little more money

"...In the last few recessionary years, the Austin Public Library (like Parks and Rec) was among the first departments..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Fallout Continues Over Leander Library's Drag Story Hour

Leander City Council to deliberate over policies, background checks

"...night, the Leander City Council voted 5-2 to close library meetings rooms to rentals, and stalled on other controversial..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Post by Nick Yeager

Zines on the Central Library Shelves

The city works to recognize and grow zine culture in Austin

"...I was late to explore the Central Library that opened last fall, hoping for the buzz around..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Feature by Leticia Urieta

Visit Your Local Library

Austin Public Libraries like local music

"...about the Bright Light Social Hour, visit your local library.”..."

April 26, 2011 Music Post by Margaret Moser

UT Fine Arts Library

Using ancient artifacts of the Americas to lure people back to the library

"...found on the first floor of the Fine Arts Library, where it's open to the public during the library's..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Arts Feature by Madeline Irvine

Central Library Design Aims for Adaptability

Architects hope new library will suit surroundings and patrons for long time to come

"...Lake, who leads the design of Austin's new central library for Lake|Flato, said the design team is..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Help Shape the New Downtown Library

Public input meetings start tonight

"...to public input meetings on the design of the new central library for Downtown. Lake | Flato Architects and..."

Oct. 27, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Cookbook Cafe at Central Library Is Closed Forever

The city of Austin hopes to find a new vendor soon

"...adorned the door of Cookbook Cafe at the Central Library in Downtown Austin. The restaurant’s social media has been..."

July 11, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

LBJ Library at 50: All the Cake

Getting some free cake on LBJ's birthday is a rich tradition

"...We made it to the LBJ Library & Museum in July, during that tiny sliver of..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

Update: Fate of UT's Fine Arts Library

Provost OKs recommendations to preserve, upgrade fifth floor

"...For months, the fate of the Fine Arts Library at the University of Texas has been unclear and..."

April 11, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Our Overdue Central Library

Transit activists decry delinquent transit options

"...got into the recent presentation of plans for a new Central Library. We’ve got more pictures, tidbits, and questions..."

Sept. 29, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

LBJ Presidential Library Set to Reopen October 21

Masks will be required and social distancing encouraged

"...up for less than a month, the LBJ Presidential Library closed down again on August 9 of this year..."

Oct. 18, 2021 Arts Post by Adrienne Hunter

Staff Recommends Library Architect

Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and Taniguchi with Holzman Moss get preliminary nod

"...a first-place choice for the architectural design of the new central library: Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and Taniguchi (both..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Beatles Tribute Crowds Central Library Rooftop

Eggmen mark 50th anniversary of the Fab Four’s final show

"...Eggmen atop the roof garden of the Austin Central Library brought an at-capacity point home: Locals love the Beatles...."

Jan. 31, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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